In either case, verbal abuse can cause lasting harms. These include feelings of helplessness and powerlessness, Kaslow says, and "mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, ...

The latest data from a survey conducted by the Children’s Commissioner for England found almost a quarter (23 per cent) of ...

Here's what emotional abuse looks like, the harms associated with it and what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing it.

In lessons, school staff said pupils answered the teacher back or disrespected staff, and refused to complete work, and there were instances of verbal abuse towards pupils and staff. There were ...